Under pressure: Dr Zoe Williams’ top tips on knowing about, and controlling  hypertension 

Today, 17th May is World Hypertension Day. A day dedicated to raising awareness of high blood pressure, its preventative measures, and complications associated with the chronic condition. Hypertension affects around a third of adults in the UK and is responsible for around 75,000 deaths a year, but many people are completely unaware that they are at risk.